Equity-Based Compensation - Schedule of Equity-based Compensation Expense Recognized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total equity-based compensation	$ 93	$ 47	$ 31
Equity-based compensation, net of capitalized amounts	69	39	25
Property and Equipment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation capitalized	(8)	(7)	(6)
Inventory
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation capitalized	(16)	(1)	0
Class B Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total equity-based compensation	0	0	1
Restricted Stock Units and Awards excluding those granted in relation to the CEO Milestone Gift
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total equity-based compensation	41	35	21
Restricted Stock Units granted in relation to the CEO Milestone Gift
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total equity-based compensation	39	0	0
Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total equity-based compensation	13	11	7
Class A Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total equity-based compensation	$ 0	$ 1	$ 2

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